Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star Auction Archive providing an effective hand guard

providing an effective hand guard

worn on original ribbon with 1897 clasp

the obverse with a central white enameled medallion with a green enameled laurel wreath

large heavily embossed Aztec eagle on the lid

Ethiopia, Kingdom. An Order of Emperor Menelik II, Grand Cross Breast Star Auction Archive providing an effective hand guard(yedagimaw ts minliki tiizazi ). Instituted 1924. A breast star, of silver gilt and enamels, presenting alternating clusters of smooth and faceted rays, with a red and green enamelled superimposed cross with a lion in the center and a surmounting Ethiopian crown on the 12 oclock arm, the reverse features a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 78. 6 mm (w) x 82. 7 mm (h), weighs 110. 7 grams, unmarked, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition.